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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Registered Nurse job in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Syracuse VA Medical Center in Syracuse, NY, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The work includes a day and night rotation. The job is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which helps repay student loans.

1 vacancy. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.

What you would do

  • Give direct, evidence-based care to critically ill ICU patients.
  • Give medications and procedures under set policies and guidelines.
  • Supervise licensed practical nurses and unlicensed assistive staff.
  • Share education, experience and ideas with peers and the care team.
  • Question clinical practices to improve care based on evidence.

Do you qualify for VN?

With experience: Your nursing experience sets your grade level, from Nurse I to Nurse III, and is judged on five dimensions of nursing. Current ICU or critical care nursing experience is preferred.

With education: You must graduate from a nursing school accredited by ACEN or CCNE. An associate degree or diploma can qualify for the entry level. A bachelor's degree (BSN), master's degree (MSN) or doctoral degree can qualify for higher levels. Foreign nursing degrees are not creditable as related degrees.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full, active, unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse (RN) in a U.S. state, territory, Puerto Rico or D.C.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV); the 2-page resume limit does not apply
  • Cover letter, if you choose to include one
  • Transcripts, if you qualify through education
  • License and professional certification, if applicable
  • DD-214 showing dates and character of service, if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof, if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • Disability letter (Schedule A or VA), if applicable

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications in the online questionnaire, and your experience is checked on five dimensions of nursing. Your application and documents will be verified, and errors, omissions or missing documents may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Make sure your long-form resume or CV shows your ICU or critical care experience with clear dates and hours.
  • If you plan to apply for EDRP, submit the application within four months of appointment and contact VISN2EDRPCoordinators@va.gov with questions.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, send a DD-214 and, if needed, an SF-15 with proof, because documents are required to award it.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time day and night rotation from 7:30 am to 8:00 pm, plus an additional 7:30 am to 4:00 pm tour every other week. Compressed and flexible schedules are authorized.

Incentives and relocation: Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement of up to $200,000 over one to five years, if approved. You must submit the EDRP application within four months of appointment. Former EDRP participants cannot apply. Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with limited exceptions
  • Urinalysis drug test before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
  • Background and security investigation
  • Pre-employment physical exam
  • Seasonal flu vaccination, or an approved medical or religious exemption
  • Possible probationary period
  • Proficient in basic written and spoken English
  • Online onboarding with acceptable ID; non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted since May 7, 2025
  • Annual Employee Health requirements, such as TB screening
  • Physical demands include long periods of standing, walking and patient transfers

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$81,520 – $136,339 per year
Pay scale and grade
VN · VA nursing
Location
Syracuse, New York
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Nurse (0610)
Announcement
CBTE-13101298-27-SJD

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